Asked by Tahmeed Khondoker on May 30, 2024

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Although lacking in validity and reliability,the ________ is considered by many to be a helpful diagnostic tool.

A) Rorschach inkblot test
B) Self-Concept scale
C) MRI
D) Psychodynamic Scale

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A projective psychological test consisting of 10 inkblots that the participant is asked to interpret, intended to reveal a person's unconscious thoughts, motives, or desires.

Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

Diagnostic Tool

Instruments, tests, or procedures used by healthcare professionals to identify or diagnose diseases, conditions, or disorders.

  • Examine how projective tests are applied and critiqued in evaluating personality.
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Zybrea KnightJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
While the Rorschach inkblot test has been criticized for lacking validity and reliability, it is still widely used and considered by many to be helpful in diagnosing certain psychological conditions. The other options listed - Self-Concept scale, MRI, and Psychodynamic Scale - are not diagnostic tools commonly used to assess psychological conditions.